Lots To Do In Scenic Madison County
By Celeste M. Smucker – While perhaps best known for its spectacular scenery, Madison County also attracts tourists coming for special events like the upcoming Hops Festival, or passing through […]
Living in a College Town: Just How Good We Have It
By Ken Wilson – “If you close your eyes and say, ‘What would Charlottesville-Albemarle be like if UVA were somewhere else?’, muses Timothy Hulbert, President of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber […]
Smaller + Greener = Winner
By Marilyn Pribus – Statistics and reports reveal a definite move toward people building and buying smaller homes than a decade ago. “I think the trend really started with the […]
Now Is The Time to Buy Your Vacation Home
By Celeste M. Smucker – Mountain views, gorgeous lakes, and year-round vacation lifestyles all draw people to our area whether for jobs, retirement, or just get away from urban life. […]
Habitat for Humanity Benefits Entire Community
By Marilyn Pribus – What’s the best thing about Habitat for Humanity? “My children have a place,” declares Sheron Sinclair, a Habitat homeowner for more than two years. Habitat for […]
Virginia Wine: Finding Its Own Identity
By Ken Wilson – It’s no novelty anymore, no curiosity, no fledgling with promise. Virginia wine—more than 6.6 million bottles in 2016—has found its identity and found its fans. It […]
Cider Makes a Comeback
By Ken Wilson – It was a staple of the Colonial diet, the most common drink in 18th and early 19th century America. Thomas Jefferson grew two varieties of apples, […]
Charlottesville Is Horse Country
By Celeste M. Smucker – Horse lovers, from weekend trail riders to fox hunting, racing and dressage enthusiasts, all appreciate what the Charlottesville area offers them and their animals. Some […]
Fridays After Five: A Charlottesville Tradition
By Ken Wilson – The Dave Matthews Band played it. So did Corey Harris, and so did Sons of Bill. The hometown crowd heard these future stars, and heard them […]
Home Owners Love Louisa’s Relaxed Country Lifestyle
By Celeste M. Smucker – Comfortable rural living where you can see the stars at night is one way people describe life in Louisa County located just to the east […]